Homeowner attacked by burglars 02-13-2008

Published 6:00 pm, Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Four people were arrested Tuesday after they reportedly burglarized a residence with the owner inside.

Luis Alexander Aguilar, 17, of 2805 Wood, Miguel Robert Villa Jr., 17, of 1300 Milwaukee and two 16-year-olds were arrested at 4:42 p.m. in the 1300 block of Lexington for burglary of a habitation.

According to a police report, the four entered a residence in the 1200 block of West 11th between 2:35-3:35 p.m. Tuesday. They attacked the owner with a stick and then stole two 12-gauge shotguns, a .22-caliber rifle, three BB guns, 21 boxes of shotgun shells and a Bowie knife.

Police found most of the firearms on the suspects as they were walking down the street, and the rest of the stolen merchandise was found stashed in a nearby alley.

Aguilar and Villa were awaiting arraignment this morning at the Hale County jail. The two 16-year-olds were taken to the Garza County Detention Center.

The owner of the house was not seriously injured.

The incident is still under investigation and other charges are pending.